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Associate Director, Engineering - Packaging Technology

at Merck

📍 7 Locations Hybrid 💰 $129K – $203K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $129K – $203K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role provides technical leadership in packaging equipment and processes within Merck's healthcare manufacturing division, focusing on developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing packaging and device assembly equipment.

  • Lead or support complex technical projects
  • Develop network equipment & process standards
  • Troubleshoot packaging operations
  • Lead capital equipment projects
  • Ensure compliance and process optimization

The position involves expertise in packaging equipment design, process control, troubleshooting, automation, and project management, with tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering professional with deep expertise in packaging and device assembly equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and proven leadership in cross-functional projects within the healthcare manufacturing sector.

Technical leadership in packaging/equipmentProcess and equipment technical expertiseTroubleshooting and root cause analysisProject management in capital equipmentCross-functional team leadership
AutoCADSolidWorksAutomation expertiseDevice assembly processesRegulatory compliance knowledge
AutoCADSolidWorks
Packaging Equipment DesignProcess ControlEquipment EngineeringTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisAutoCADSolidWorksMechanical KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgeAutomationProject ManagementCapital Equipment ProjectsProcess OptimizationCompliance Standards
Packaging Equipment DesignProcess ControlEquipment EngineeringTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisAutoCADSolidWorksMechanical KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgeAutomationProject ManagementCapital Equipment ProjectsProcess OptimizationCompliance Standards
LeadershipProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationTechnical SupportProject Management
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Technical leadership in packaging equipment engineering
Packaging Equipment DesignProcess ControlEquipment EngineeringTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisAutoCADSolidWorksMechanical KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgeAutomationProject ManagementCapital Equipment ProjectsProcess OptimizationCompliance StandardsCross-functional TeamsRegulatory Compliance

Lack of experience in packaging equipment engineering, No leadership experience in technical projects, Unable to travel approximately 30%

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